Teapot Tuesday

Today I am a basket case. Or rather–my teapot is a basket case. How adorable is this unique and detailed basket teapot recently added to the collection from my favorite eBay seller? I am not sure how well it will actually pour as there has obviously never been a pot of tea brewed in it. I think it might pour a bit awkwardly but the cute factor makes up for that in my humble opinion.

When the news reporter said “Shopkeepers are opening their doors bringing out blankets and cups of tea ” I just smiled. It’s like yes. That’s Britain for you. Tea solves everything. You’re a bit cold? Tea. Your boyfriend has just left you? Tea. You’ve just been told you’ve got cancer? Tea. Coordinated terrorist attack on the transport network bringing the city to a grinding halt? Tea dammit! And if it’s really serious, they may bring out the coffee. The Americans have their alert raised to red, we break out the coffee. That’s for situations more serious than this of course. Like another England penalty shoot-out. ~Jslayeruk, as posted on Metaquotes Livejournal, in response to the July 2005 London subway bombings

Photos to follow, I’m sure! Just to “keep you in the loop” (Ha!!), weather advisories are already posted for Thursday…..rain and snow…..possible 8″!!!!! (really???? ugh!!!!!!). 6″ yesterday!!!!!! Sigh………………….

Thanks, Jeni! We had a good day. Rode the bus for the first time here and survived. 🙂 It is a bit chillier than I thought it would be but will warm up later on in the week hopefully. But the good thing–no snow.

I am enjoying it–it was a little chilly and windy here today but no coat weather so that was nice. We walked our little feet off! Mason City is due for more snow this week so I am sure we will go home to mountains of it.

I can’t imagine you haven’t tried the teapot yet – me, I’d do it just to watch it pour!! What a cutie – love it. Enjoy your time away from the snow, cause it’ll be waiting for you!! Spring has to come soon…

I know it’s been said, but this is one cute teapot. Have you tried pouring it with just water to see if it works OK. When I sold Teapots, that’s what people would do, ask me to fill it with water and then try pouring from it before committing to a purchase. Of course, if it was cute enough, it didn’t matter.

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